06-06-2025
Baker city leaders launch mobile unit service to help with utility bills
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – In Louisiana, where utilities can spike during the hot summer months, many families struggle to keep up. But a new partnership is bringing hope and helping those who need it most.
'What we want to do is meet the community where they are, and we want to be in the community providing basic needs because everybody deserves basic needs. We want to be accessible as a mayor's office to our community to make sure that whatever they need, we can meet that need,' said Christopher Toombs, who works with the Office of Mayor-President Sid Edwards.
Toombs says covering basic needs like electricity is critical. For families facing financial challenges, help with utility payments can mean a chance to get back on their feet.
'I've seen families completely transform by having their basic needs met. I mean, when you lose your energy and you need energy, and the energy is turned on, you see opportunity. When you have rental assistance, people that need help with their rent and their rent is made, then that gives them another 30 days to get more support.'
This not only helps the community in paying their bills but also with many other services and needs as well.
The purpose of having events like this is to build trust and show residents that help is available if needed.
'The city government is here to help assist and propel you to the next step in life. If you want a career, we've got you with EmployBR. If you want to help with some basic needs, we've got you with OSS. If your child needs an opportunity for early education, we've got Head Start.'
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